AFPM on President Obama’s reelection

Charles T. Drevna, President of the AFPM has released the following statement commenting on Obama’s reelection:

‘We congratulate President Obama and the Members of the House and Senate on their election victories. We hope that in his second term, the President will truly work to advance an all of the above energy strategy that recognises the importance of domestic energy resources and fuel and petrochemical manufacturers in rebuilding our nation’s economy.

‘Although the popular vote was close in this election, it is clear that the vast majority of Americans want to develop our own natural resources and promote manufacturing jobs. Our nation is blessed with an abundance of energy resources that could revitalise job growth and our economy, enhance our national security and ensure a strong fuel and petrochemical manufacturing industry.

‘President Obama should take actions in his second term to ensure our nation becomes a major force in the global energy picture. Such actions should include regulatory reforms necessary to maintain a strong American energy sector and immediately approving the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will create thousands of domestic jobs.’